The New World by Lydia Courteille
First of all, it must be said that the travel journal of the traveler Lydia Courteille enriched with a new page inspired by Guatemala. Thus this New World is a dive in the heart of the Mayan world.
Also, let's together discover Lydia's perspective on this amazing civilization. Moreover, this very ancient people has integrated many rituals and beliefs after the Spanish colonization.
In this context, we appreciate the ruins of the ancient Mayans reinterpreted with humor. Because she has the gift of realizing works of art that are both beautiful and functional. jewelry bold.
Furthermore, the Maya population continues to transmit the customs through a mixture of beliefs, folklore and traditional costumes. In order to draw attention to these customs, Lydia proposes to interpret them as with this pendant. Saint Simon.
It is in the highlands of western Guatemala that an astonishing pagan cult resides, that of Saint Simon. Therefore, one must imagine that in a hierarchical position stands a wooden sculpture of a man sitting. Furthermore, a cigarette butt in his mouth, empty alcohol bottles, candles and money at his feet. This is a mixture of the Christian Saint Simon and the Maya underworld god Maam. He would also be the incarnation of the conquistador Pedra de Alvarado and the biblical Judas.
«Tracas Doll»
Essentially made by the Mayan Indians of the highlands, these small dolls, made from wood, cloth and thread, have a magical power: the power to make our troubles disappear during the night.
These are creations with beautiful vivid colors; we can see Lydia Courteille’s passion for exceptional stones, as in this tiara adorned with a large blue beryl.
Blue beryl
Or this fabulous amber-colored tourmaline…
Tourmaline
We are eagerly awaiting Lydia's next trip.
Lydia Courteille
231 rue Saint Honoré 75001 Paris
